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 | | Description: | Jouhou is an album by Discordance Axis, released in 2022. The album is a hardcore CD. - Available for the first time on CD in more than a decade, the Discordance Axis album JouHou is presented in it's original format - a CD packaged in a DVD case. It features multiple bonus tracks from their Split 7" with Plutocracy and Split 7" with Melt Banana, plus an excerpt from a live 1997 Tokyo show. Recorded by Bill T. Miller, JouHou is lean and relentless with every bit of fat trimmed out of the 18-minute run time.For the first time on CD and LP in more than a decade, the Discordance Axis album "JouHou" is presented in its original format with multiple bonus tracks from their split with Plutocracy, Melt Banana, and an excerpt from a live show in Tokyo, 1997. Recorded by Bill T Miller, Jouhou is lean and relentless, with every bit of fat trimmed out of an 18 minute run time. Where other "grind" bands throttled back and settled into the scene niche, Discordance Axis continued in their own direction...as fast as humanly possible. Not for fans of anyone who thinks Dark Souls is too hard or has not been able to one-credit Radiant Silvergun.
Tracks 1-20 recorded July-August 1996. Vocals Recorded and final mix at Trax East, September 1996.
[r=732746] originally released on Devour Records, February 1997, edition of 2000.
Tracks 21-25 recorded and mixed at Trax East, April 1995.
[r=530116] with Plutocracy originally released on Slap A Ham Records Fall 1995, edition of 2000.
Tracks 26-31 recorded and mixed at Trax East, April 1995.
[r=694455] split EP originally released by HG Fact Fall 1995, edition of 2000.
Track 32 recorded live in Tokyo 1998.
"The body typography in this booklet is 6 pt Bank Gothic. The titles use 8 pt pixels regular.
The typography on the CD is OCRB Medium and Linear Construckt for the David Wingrove quote.
The Discordance Axis logo on the cover of this booklet is our second logo, and was created by Bill Cathcart in 1996
Side 2 // Version 2.02 // Final build
Grindcore ninja commando team"
"Jouhou" is a landmark CD release by the pioneering grindcore band Discordance Axis, issued by the respected extreme music label Willowtip. This album delivers an intense barrage of hyperfast drumming, jagged riffing and desperate, cathartic vocals, arranged in short, tightly compressed songs that leave a lasting impact despite their brevity. "Jouhou" is characterized by its raw yet intricate songwriting, combining relentless speed with unexpected rhythmic turns and an almost surgical precision. The production highlights the band's trademark clarity: every blastbeat, dissonant chord and shouted phrase cuts through with razor-sharp definition, making the chaos strangely transparent and immersive.
Thematically and atmospherically, "Jouhou" leans into a bleak, emotionally charged mood, fusing aggression with a sense of psychological intensity. It is an album that rewards repeated listening: beneath the initial shock of speed and brutality, listeners will discover complex structures, subtle variations and a distinctive sense of dynamics that set Discordance Axis apart within the grindcore scene. As a CD edition, this release caters to collectors and audiophiles who appreciate physical media, offering a focused, start-to-finish listening experience that captures an important chapter in the band's evolution.
Discordance Axis are regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands in the grindcore underground. Known for their uncompromising approach, intricate songcraft and emotionally direct vocal delivery, they have earned cult status among fans of extreme music. Their discography is comparatively concise but highly revered, and "Jouhou" is widely viewed as one of the key pillars of their legacy--an essential reference point for later generations of experimental and technical grindcore bands.
The CD is released by Willowtip, a specialist label for extreme and forward-thinking metal and hardcore. Over the years, Willowtip has become synonymous with quality in the underground, working with bands that push the limits of speed, technicality and heaviness. The label is known for careful curation, strong attention to sound quality and thoughtfully presented physical editions, making their releases highly sought after by collectors. With "Jouhou," Willowtip underlines its commitment to preserving and promoting groundbreaking albums that have shaped the sound and aesthetics of modern extreme music. | | | No. of tracks: |
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WLLW997186.2 |
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